October 18, 2013

2013 Kia Picanto in Malaysia !

No doubt that the Kia Picanto is a head turner, thanks to Peter Schreyer, Kia's CEO and Chief Design Officer. Halogen projector headlights with daytime running LEDs, sloping beltline, protruding shoulder line and LED taillights give the Picanto a contemporary and upmarket design. This is to make a statement that the Picanto is not an average A-segment hatchback.

Two variants have been offered by Naza Kia - a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Both are coupled with a 1.25 litre Kappa powerplant which can also be found in the Hyundai i10 1.25. The Kappa engine produces 87PS at 6000rpm and 120Nm of torque at 4000rpm, should be nippy enough for daily city driving.


The difference between automatic and manual transmission is that automatic transmission get more goodies. For instance, 15-inch alloy opposed to 14-inch for the manual, front fog lights, chrome door handles, keyless entry with push-start button, 6 speakers (4 in the manual), supervision meter cluster, LED illuminated vanity mirror, sunglasses case, cupholder illumination (wow!), Bluetooth and leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio buttons.


Safety wise, it'll take your breath away. Six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist are standard for both automatic and manual transmission. This would put some D-segment sedan (ahem, Japanese) to shame!

Yes, the Kia Picanto might be loaded with a long list of equipment and features, but with indicative price of below RM60k for the manual and below RM64k for the automatic, it's a little pricey to be considered as an affordable A-segment hatchback. However, this will give the Mitsubishi Mirage in the similar price range a run for its money. Hopefully in the future, a lower spec variant will be introduce to bring the price further down to near RM50k.

*Thanks for reading! Like my page at SimonHar.com and subscribe SiMon HaR_!

6 Gossips:

Tekkaus said...

If we look at the specs and price...then it is relatively affordable. :D

SiMon Har said...

Tekkaus: It's value-for-money, but a little tough to be owned by fresh graduates like me :(

Unknown said...

michael kors outlet

michael kors handbags

prada handbags

prada outlet

prada shoes for men

polo ralph lauren outlet

ralph lauren outlet

ralph lauren uk

ralph lauren polos

ralph lauren outlet online

ralph lauren outlet

ray-ban

ray ban outlet

ray ban

ray ban sunglasses outlet

ray ban sunglasses

cheap ray ban

knockoff handbags

omega watches

jordan release dates

replica watches

roshe run

roshe runs

ferragamo shoes

nike mercurial

softball bats

supra footwear

swarovski outlet

marc jacobs handbags

mcm handbags

mcm world wide

michael kors outlet online

chenlina said...

chenlina20160402
juicy couture
michael kors outlet
replica rolex watches
ralph lauren
coach outlet store online
burberry scarf
hollister clothing
jordan 6s
ray ban sunglasses
michael kors outlet
coach outlet store online
hollister outlet
celine bags
oakley vault
jordan 3 white cenment
toms wedges
ralph lauren
tory burch boots
ugg sale
gucci outlet online
coach factorty outlet online
hollister uk
ray ban sunglasses
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton purses
concord 11
louis vuitton outlet stores
fitflop shoes
oakley sunglasses
christian louboutin outlet
ralph lauren outlet
michael kors outlet
coach factory outlet
coach factory outlet online
kobe 10
polo outlet
ray ban sunglasses
kevin durant shoes 2015
louis vuitton handbags
tory burch handbags
as

Unknown said...

20160405 junda
oakley sunglasses
timberland boots
kate spade outlet
cheap jordan shoes
oakley sunglasses
gucci borse
mont blanc pens
coach outlet online
versace shoes
converse all star
bottega veneta outlet
adidas gazelle
kate spade outlet
coach outlet
fitflops
coach outlet
ralph lauren outlet
true religion outlet
coach outlet
coach factory outlet
ray ban sunglasses
designer bags
ed hardy outlet
ghd hair straighteners
true religion outlet
new balance outlet
burberry outlet
polo outlet
asics shoes
michael kors outlet
basketball shoes
michael kors handbags
rolex watches
converse shoes
coach outlet
christian louboutin outlet
reebok shoes
polo outlet
hollister clothing
cheap ugg boots

fangyaoting said...

fangyanting20161008
lululemon outlet
ugg boots
air jordan shoes
beats by dr dre
michael kors handbags clearance
adidas trainers
hollister clothing
lululemon outlet
michael kors outlet
nike air force 1

Post a Comment

Ad